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  • Vin

    CATENA ZAPATA - Zapata Adrianna Mundus Bacillus Terrae - 2018

    • - 98 points-

    James Suckling

    April 2020

    This is a really deep, decadent red, showing incredibly rich black soil, black olives and violets....

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    VINCENT PARIS - Cornas Granit 60 Vieilles Vignes - 2018

    • - 94 points-

    Vinous

    Josh Raynolds, April 2020

    Saturated violet. Spice-tinged dark berries, potpourri, olive and exotic spices on the highly...

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    VINCENT PARIS - Cornas La Geynale - 2018

    • - 95 points-

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    Josh Raynolds, April 2020

    Opaque ruby. Highly aromatic aromas of ripe black and blue fruits, incense, exotic spices, violet...

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    CATENA - Pasarisa Malbec - 2019

    • - 92 points-

    James Suckling

    April 2020

    This has a very fresh and vibrant feel with a sappy element. Very rich and ripe with attractive...

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    CLOS DES FOUS - Cauquenina - 2017

    • - 90 points-

    James Suckling

    April 2020

    Very spicy and rustic, meaty nose with star-anise, white pepper and smoked meat, lying over savory...

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    DOMAINE NICO - Le Paradis - 2018

    • - 96 points-

    James Suckling

    April 2020

    Aromas of violets, cassis and blueberries sit fresh on the nose of this striking pinot noir. This...

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    VARNIER-FANNIERE - Espirit de Craie Extra-Brut - N/V

    • - 90 points-

    Wine Advocate

    April 2020

    Revisited from the October 2017 disgorgement, Varnier-Fannière's NV Extra Brut Esprit de Craie...

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  • Vin

    SAN FELICE - Il Grigio Chianti Classico Gran Selezione - 2016

    • - 92 points-

    Wine Advocate

    April 2020

    San Felice 2016 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Il Grigio reveals a dark garnet color with medium...

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    FAIVELEY - Clos de Vougeot Grand cru - 2017

    • - 94 points-

    Wine Spectator

    March 2020

    A sleek red, with well-defined cherry, floral, spice and earth notes aligned to a firm structure....

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    FAIVELEY - Echezeaux "En Orveaux" Grand Cru - 2017

    • - 94 points-

    Wine Spectator

    March 2020

    Ripe and juicy, this deals a hand of cherry, kirsch, rose, mineral and spice notes. Though...

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    FAIVELEY - Gevrey-Chambertin 1er cru La Combe aux Moines - 2017

    • - 94 points-

    Wine Spectator

    March 2020

    This is fresh, sporting cherry, raspberry, rose, spice and mineral aromas and flavors. Charming,...

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    MATCHBOOK WINES - Chardonnay - 2018

    • - 90 points-

    The Tasting Panel

    March 2020

    Luscious and creamy with mature fruit and notes of vanilla and oak, this is a surprisingly...

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    SANTA EMA - Chardonnay Amplus - 2018

    • - 90 points-

    Vinous

    March 2020

    From Layda in the coastal Andes, and with an emphasis on luxury (3.19 grams of sugar), this...

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    DOMAINE JAMET - Côte Rôtie - 2017

    • - 97 points-

    Decanter

    Matt Walls, March 2020

    Elegant, perfumed, floral nose. This is generous, fresh and beguilingly complex already. It's dark...

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    SANTA EMA - Sauvignon Blanc Select Terroir - 2019

    • - 92 points-

    The Tasting Panel

    Meredith May, March 2020

    Stark scents of mowed grass and Asian pear are quite exciting and bright.Tarragon and stone fruit...

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    SANTA EMA - Cabernet Sauvignon Gran Reserva - 2018

    • - 90 points-

    Tim Atkin MW

    March 2020

    You can often judge the quality of a winemaker by the quality of his or her cheaper wines, so hats...

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    QUINTA DO VALE MEÃO - Douro - 2017

    • - 96 points-

    Wine Spectator

    February 2020

    A powerful yet elegant red, offering a finely crafted array of steeped cherry, ripe raspberry and...

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    ORBEN - Rioja - 2017

    • - 93 points-

    Tim Atkin MW

    Tim Atkin MW, February 2020

    It takes guts to grow Tempranillo at 700 metres in the Rioja Alavesa, but that's the altitude of...

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  • Vin

    FAIVELEY - Corton Grand cru Clos des Cortons - 2017

    • - 95 points-

    Wine Spectator

    February 2020

    This red starts out generous, with a supple texture buffering vivid acidity and firm tannins,...

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    FAIVELEY - Mazis-Chambertin Grand cru - 2017

    • - 96 points-

    Wine Spectator

    February 2020

    This beautiful red evokes violet, raspberry, strawberry and kirsch aromas and flavors. Tightens up...

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    AZELIA - Barolo Cerretta - 2016

    • - 97 points-

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    Antonio Galloni, February 2020

    The 2016 Barolo Cerretta brings together all the best elements of the Azelia house style. Powerful,...

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    ZIND-HUMBRECHT - Riesling Roche Granitique - 2017

    • - 91 points-

    Decanter

    Stephen Brook , February 2020

    This is a blend from different sites that, as the name suggests, have granitic soils. A sizeable...

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    DOMAINE SANTA DUC - Vacqueyras Les Aubes - 2017

    • - 92 points-

    Vinous

    Josh Raynolds, February 2020

    Glistening violet. Expressive red and dark berry aromas are complemented by peppery spice, incense...

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    IZADI - Selección Blanco - 2018

    • - 93 points-

    Vinous

    Antonio Galloni, February 2020

    Azelia's 2016 Barolo is a blend of fruit from two parcels in Castiglione Falletto and five in...

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